Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

A statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for the 2023-24 reporting period.

We are no longer publishing the name of the certificate holder on a certificate of survey or Exemption 02 (non-survey) and Exemption 40 (Class C restricted operations) approvals.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.